Windows 7: Overclocking a laptop?

Hello, 7F.
I would like to overclock my Acer Extensa 5235 for it to perform better.
I know you are not supposed to overclock laptops but I want to try it out.
What would I have to do? Do I need 3rd party software?

Thanks,
Ryan7z.

Not worth it. The performance benefit will be very low, and you run the risk of melting your components.

If you REALLY want to do it, you overclock through the BIOS, assuming that Acer didn't lock it.

~Lordbob

It's highly unlikely that the BIOS will be unlocked and provide you with any mechanisms to overclock it. I would not do it with a laptop, even if I could..since you cannot really add additional heat sinks, cooling fans, etc. Just not worth the risk.

If you want to improve the performance replace the 2.5" hard drive with an SSD. That will be your best performance increase.

+1, and add some ram too!

ram is cheap.

Thanks guys, I'll just add parts then I guess.
Do you think I could change the processor to something better?
Maybe just try and revamp the whole thing?

Not with a laptop unfortunately.

~Lordbob

That sucks.
I really need a Saturday job to get some moneyz.

I know the feeling.

~Lordbob

Laptops aren't meant for upgrading or overclocking, get a desktop for that.

You might set your laptop on fire if you try.

I am currently envisioning your avatar kissing the viking of disapproval.

~Lordbob